Industrial Frameworks, Negotiations and Duties

Module 1: PEOPLE AT WORK

Throughout this module we examine a range of topics that provide the students with a sound basis in industrial relations and people management. This includes a brief historical consideration of the evolution of industrial relations in Australia, the complexities of managing people within workplaces and the rights, roles, and responsibilities of employees and managers.

By the end of this module participants will have:

• a knowledge of the history of industrial relations in Australia and specifically medical unions including ASMOF
• an understanding of basic theories of people at work; theories of motivation; theories of learning.

Workshop date: August 28, 2021

Location: Griffith University, Southbank Campus

Module 2: THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Industrial relations can be seen as the regulation of work and is contained within a sometimes complex legal framework. Throughout module two students develop an understanding of the below industrial agreements, how to interpret such agreements, and their connection with each other.

• Awards
• Certified Agreements
• Legislation (State and Federal)

By the end of this module participants will have:

• a knowledge of the industrial relations legislation within which they work.
• an appreciation for the different aspects of legislation that are relevant to their employment (and indeed, to individuals employed by participants).

Workshop date: September 18, 2021

Location: Griffith University, Southbank Campus

Module 3: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

While all workplaces are covered by work health and safety legislation, there are factors that are specific to the medical profession. Throughout this module students will learn the relationship between the state and federal legislation, their roles and responsibilities, and the importance of consultation and training in the workplace.

Participants will also examine issues that relate to the introduction of controls into the workplace to protect employees (and others) and how this can be accomplished.

By the end of this module participants will have:

• an understanding of the effects and human cost of occupational disease and injury and occupational rehabilitation.
• a knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety law.
• an understanding of workers compensation and negligence.

Workshop date: October 16, 2021

Location: Griffith University, Southbank Campus

Module 4: NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This topic examines negotiation and dispute resolution from a number of perspectives, for example, understanding the differences between disagreements and disputes, the differences between managerial prerogative and bullying, and when to escalate workplace disputes.

Participants will learn about strategies to ensure interest-based bargaining and problem solving, and how to deal with employee performance issues.

A focus will be on dispute resolution at the point of the dispute to avoid escalating matters unnecessarily to the industrial commission (QIRC).

By the end of this module participants will have:

• an understanding of different approaches to negotiation.
• an understanding of the fundamental principles of interest-based bargaining.
• knowledge of power and influence in negotiations.
• Successful outcomes while maintaining relationships.

Workshop date: November 20, 2021

Location: Griffith University, Southbank Campus